Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
quadripunctata
ID:
260581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cirillo ex Ten.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Napol. 1(Prodr.): LIII (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000259913



Common Names

  • Four-spotted Orchis
  • Four-spotted Lady Orchid
  • Four-spotted Bird's-nest Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Orchis bipunctata Raf. [unknown]
  • Orchis cupanii Tod. [unknown]
  • Orchis hostii Tratt. [unknown]
  • Orchis nicodemi Sieber ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Orchis quadripunctata albiflora (Raulin) De Langhe & D'hose [unknown]
  • Orchis quadripunctata albiflora C.Alibertis & A.Alibertis [unknown]
  • Orchis trichocera Brongn. [unknown]
  • Androrchis quadripunctata (Cirillo ex Ten.) D.Tyteca & E.Klein [unknown]
  • Anacamptis trichocera K.Koch [unknown]
  • Gymnadenia humilis Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Orchis quadripunctata (also called Quadripunctate Orchid, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Orchidaceae family. It has a short stem and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Orchis quadripunctata is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orchis quadripunctata has small, star-shaped flowers with white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orchis quadripunctata is a perennial plant that grows in moist, grassy meadows and open woods. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall and the seed should be sown in the fall. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Orchis quadripunctata

Orchis quadripunctata is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Orchis quadripunctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orchis quadripunctata?

Orchis quadripunctata

What are the common names of Orchis quadripunctata?

Four-spotted Orchid, Four-spotted Lady's Tresses

What is the natural habitat of Orchis quadripunctata?

Orchis quadripunctata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Orchis genus

Orchis adenocheila, Orchis anatolica, Orchis angusticruris, Orchis anthropophora, Orchis apollinaris, Orchis aurunca, Orchis bergoni, Orchis beyrichii, Orchis bivonae, Orchis brancifortii, Orchis buelii, Orchis calliantha, Orchis colemanii, Orchis cortesii, Orchis fallax, Orchis fitzii, Orchis galilaea, Orchis hybrida, Orchis italica, Orchis klopfensteiniae, Orchis laeta, Orchis ligustica, Orchis loreziana, Orchis macra, Orchis mascula, Orchis militaris, Orchis olbiensis, Orchis pallens, Orchis patens, Orchis pauciflora, Orchis penzigiana, Orchis permixta, Orchis petterssonii, Orchis plessidiaca, Orchis provincialis, Orchis pseudoanatolica, Orchis punctulata, Orchis purpurea, Orchis quadripunctata, Orchis serraniana, Orchis sezikiana, Orchis simia, Orchis sitiaca, Orchis spitzelii, Orchis spuria, Orchis thriftiensis, Orchis troodi, Orchis wulffiana, Orchis chabalensis, Orchis tochniana,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-143144: Based on the initial data import
Michele Tenore (1780-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ten.' in the authors string.
Domenico Cirillo (1739-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cirillo' in the authors string.